Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Architect but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the east to a Architect, Anselm learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Engraver, but he was a colossal failure. He has worked as a Architect like his mother before him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and money/treasure

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 700 pp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Amber (70 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Peridot (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His rusty crest is thinning but still full. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. After a long history of fighting, Shedinn and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 13000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. His skin is dark but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears a simple white robe with black stripes complete with hood. His hair is short and golden. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Banded agate (8 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Amber (140 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Sard (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp).

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Hunter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has worked as a Hunter like his father before him.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 10000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her hair is long and blonde with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small tan clips. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Caramip lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Addict, Cynical. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has gray eyes and a tan hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born into a rich family. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Blacksmith. She tends to her Blacksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Moss agate (7 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Coral (40 gp). Citrine (70 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. While he appears to be a normal Half-Orc, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.